The newspaper reported that Bogut was wearing his reversible practice jersey with the blue side out—reserved for the team’s starters—during the morning’s shootaround at Air Canada Centre.

Andrew Bogut, sidelined by a nagging left ankle injury, has played in only four games for the Golden State Warriors this season. (AP Photo)

Multiple unidentified sources cited by the Mercury News said Bogut is planning to give it ago.

However, Warriors coach Mark Jackson maintained his stance that Bogut would come back when he is ready.

Bogut and the team haven’t discussed his recovery since the news in late November that April surgery on his left ankle included a microfracture procedure.

Acquired in March in the blockbuster trade that sent Monta Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks, Bogut has played only 73 minutes this season, totaling 24 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks.

He hasn’t played since Nov. 8, missing 38 games in the process.

According to the Mercury News, the 7-1 Bogut's return would be timely. Golden State has given up 57 second-chance points in its past two games as teams with big frontcourts have exploited the Warriors' smallish lineup.

Jackson is expected to be conservative with Bogut’s minutes when he returns.